Abstract
AbstractChildren and youth exposed to toxic stress are at a greater risk for negative outcomes on health, well‐being and occupational performance. Focus groups were conducted to gain understanding of the experiences and perspectives of youth at‐risk who were currently receiving services from a community‐based agency in a small city in the Western United States. Participants discussed acquiring life skills through agency programming including social skills and coping/self‐regulation skills. Participants also reported a positive culture of the agency, expressing feelings of safety, trust and supportive relationships. Community‐based programming may be in a pivotal position to provide services and supports that act as buffering protection against the effects of toxic stress.
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